filter socks

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 11:50 am

This one is really for Liz I think.... where do I buy filter socks? What micron size? I'm going for a clean sump on the 240G, and I need 4 filter socks, one for each drain. I found a 50 micron at Premium Aquatics, but they're $13 each, that's more than I paid from Rich.

Post by **snoopdog** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 12:01 pm

Marine Depot 100 micron for $8.00

SaltnLime · Post by **SaltnLime** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 12:09 pm

Shag if you order..lemme know... I need some too...we can split shipping.

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 1:57 pm

Kevin, that kind of filter sock won't work, it has a drawstring at the top... if you put that on the end of a drain pipe, there's nowhere for the water to go if it gets full, and that's a BAD thing when you have two mag24's running... Liz uses the same kind of sock that I do, it has a semi-rigid ring built-in at the top, with a short cloth handle that you can use to hang it with a rod of some sort.

reeferpuffer · Post by **reeferpuffer** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 7:59 pm

im not sure where to buy, but let me know if you find a good deal

JPerkins · Post by **JPerkins** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 10:51 am

Marine depot has the plastic ring version at 100microns, $8.

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 11:06 am

Found them, for $4 each, thanks Liz!

http://www.ereeftank.com/shop/customer/ ... 185&page=1

P.S., here's a few tricks for sock filters...

1) get the 100 micron size. Liz and Terry both use this size on their larger aquariums.
2) filter sock getting clogged up, and doesn't come clean? Throw it in the washer, hot water, small load! It comes out 100% clean, I tried this the other day. Obviously, you want to make sure the sock is dry before returning it to service (chlorinated water), and you do NOT want to put any detergent/cleaners in with it when washing.

evermann · Post by **evermann** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 11:48 am

whoever orders some, please put me down for 2 @ 4.00 each and I'll also help with shipping thnks...

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 12:50 pm

I'll add you to my order, I'm gonna get four of them (plus yours) in the next 2-3 weeks.